Google has made significant cuts to its Google TV and Android TV team, reducing it by around 25%, or approximately 75 employees, to focus on artificial intelligence and enhance YouTube's role in streaming. The company has also reduced its smart TV budget by 10%. Though facing layoffs, Google emphasizes its commitment to its TV ecosystem, which supports over 270 million devices globally. Plans are in place to introduce the Gemini AI assistant to improve smart TV functionalities and integrate with smart home systems, showcasing a strategic pivot towards high-growth areas.
Google's recent decision to cut the Google TV and Android TV team by about 25% reflects a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence and elevating YouTube's position in the streaming landscape.
Despite layoffs, Google maintains strong support for its TV ecosystem, which powers over 270 million active devices and plans to enhance user experience with the upcoming Gemini AI assistant.
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